Brantford police seek to identify robbery suspect
Brantford police seek to identify robbery suspect
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Brantford police are investigating the robbery of a gas station and are seeking information from the public to help identify the suspect.
On Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 5:25 a.m., members of the Brantford Police Service responded to a report of a robbery of a gas station located at Colborne Street West near Oak Street.
Information was received to indicate one male suspect entered the business with his face concealed and demanded cash from the store employee. The suspect obtained a small amount of cash and fled the scene on foot.
Physical injuries were not reported as a result of the incident.
The suspect remains outstanding and is described as follows:
•Male, white, wearing a black zip-up hoodie, red face covering, black Air Jordan backpack with grey logo, black and white mitten style gloves with yin and yang symbols, dark jeans and black shoes.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
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BPS Launch Back-to-School Road Safety Blitz
With the first day of school quickly approaching, the Brantford Police Service Traffic Unit will launch a Back-to-School Road Safety Blitz, looking for aggressive drivers, persons speeding, distracted drivers, and to conduct stop sign enforcement during the month of September.
As kids return to school, we ask everyone to be extra careful on our city streets, as children may not pay attention to the rules of the roads or watch for moving cars. We would like to remind motorists and pedestrians the importance of working together to ensure our roads remain a safe place.
At this time, we would also like to remind drivers of the penalties for Stunt Driving under the Highway Traffic Act. If you are travelling 40km/hr over the posted speed limit in speed zones below 80 km/hr, you will be charged with Stunt Driving.
In addition to fees and demerit points, a driver charged with Stunt Driving will now receive a 30-day driver licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment.
Motorists are also reminded to use caution around school buses. When a school bus has stopped and activated its flashing red lights, all vehicles travelling behind or approaching the bus must come to a complete stop before reaching the bus. Drivers who fail to stop in these conditions face a minimum $400 fine and six demerit points for a first offence. If a vehicle is identified to fail for a school bus the registered owner can also receive a $400 fine.
Parents are encouraged to review and practice safety rules with their children to ensure they are familiar with their route to the bus or school.
We urge motorists and pedestrians to commute safely, free from distractions and to use extra caution when travelling through residential areas, school zones and along bus routes. Please slow down and be alert for children travelling to and from school. Community safety is a shared responsibility.
For more information and further clarification regarding the rules of the road, please visit the Ministry of Transportation website.
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Wanted man arrested, charged with numerous firearm and drug trafficking offences as a result of BPS HEAT and TIGER investigation
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Members of the Brantford Police Service High Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) and the Brantford Police Service Tactical Intelligence Generated Enforcement and Response Unit conducted an investigation to locate and arrest a 23-year-old Brantford man wanted for multiple offences.
As a result of the investigation, members of the Brantford Police Service Emergency Response Team and the BPS K-9 Unit arrested the man in the area of Colborne Street and King Street on August 14, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m.
Search incident to arrest located the following items in his possession:
- Loaded handgun (concealed on the suspect)
- Approximately 79 grams of suspected Fentanyl
- A digital scale
- Canadian Currency
- Multiple cell phones
Additionally, a 33-year-old female resident of Brantford resident was also arrested on the strength of an existing warrant. Search incident to arrest located the following items in her possession:
- Approximately 34.9 grams of suspected Fentanyl
- Approximately 10.7 grams of suspected Cocaine
- Approximately 4.6 grams of suspected Crystal Methamphetamine
- Canadian Currency
- Drug packaging
The total estimated street value of the illicit drugs seized by investigators is approximately $24,410
As a result of the investigation, the 23-year-old male resident of Brantford stands charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code violations:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, Fentanyl
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Concealed possession of a loaded firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device, firearm magazine
- Possession of a prohibited firearm, with ammunition
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
The male suspect was also wanted by a neighbouring jurisdiction for a number of firearm offences.
The 33-year-old female resident of Brantford stands charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act violations:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, Fentanyl
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, Cocaine
- Possession of an illicit substance, Methamphetamine
Both of the accused were held for bail.
Anyone that would like to report criminal activity within the community is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Anonymous information can be provided by contacting Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
BPS investigate home invasion, seek public information
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The Brantford Police Service are investigating a home invasion and are seeking additional suspect information from the public.
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, at approximately 1:25 A.M., it is reported that three armed male suspects entered a Bilanski Farm Road residence, threatened those within the home in an attempt to obtain money before fleeing the residence. The suspects were reported to have been wearing ski masks.
Multiple residents were within the home at the time of the incident. No physical injuries were reported. Police have reason to believe that this was a targeted incident. There is no threat to public safety as a direct result of this occurrence.
Police are asking any members of the public who reside close to or were near the location of the incident, and who have not already done so, to review any video surveillance footage which may have captured the suspects. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
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BPS Seeking Witnesses of Collision
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The Brantford Police Service are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed a collision, which occurred at approximately 8:50pm on Thursday, July 31, 2024, near Colborne Street West and Ballantine Drive.
A vehicle struck a pedestrian, resulting in serious injuries. The driver of the motor vehicle remained on scene and is co-operating with police.
Any witnesses or anyone with information or footage of the collision are asked to contact Constable Shane SEIBERT of the Brantford Traffic Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2204.
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